Local Government Meetings: June 22-26, 2026
This week in local government, Durham County and Hillsborough consider extending their existing moratoriums on AI data centers.
The Omaha Diaries, Day 8: Father’s Day
After his father died last July, Diamond Heels first baseman Erik Paulsen played with extra emotions Sunday against Oklahoma.
Sitting Orange County Commissioner Jamezetta Bedford Dies at 67
Jamezetta Bedford — a longtime elected official in Orange County, accountant and advocate for residents with disabilities — died on Sunday, according to her family. The Chapel Hill resident was 67 years old.
UNC Baseball Bounces Back, Beats Oklahoma to Force Winner-Take-All Championship Game
The Diamond Heels recovered from an early deficit to beat Oklahoma 6-2 in Game 2 of the national championship series in Omaha Sunday.
Juneteenth Holiday to Affect Local Government Services Around Orange County
Across the country on Friday, Black Americans and communities will celebrate Juneteenth — the...
UNC Baseball in the National Championship Series: How to Watch, Cord-Cutting Options and Start Times
The Diamond Heels will play for the national championship this weekend in a best-of-three series against Oklahoma.
The Book of Love: Virginia Maxine Sloop’s Passion for Band Books
You’re most likely to run into Virginia Maxine Sloop in her natural habitat, in a rock-show crowd at Carrboro’s Cat’s Cradle (on occasion, you’ll see her working behind the bar there, too).
Obama Center Opens in Chicago With a Call to Defend Democracy and a Celebrity Crowd
Former President Barack Obama opened his presidential center in Chicago on Thursday in an extraordinary event. Here are the highlights.
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97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com sports reporter Michael Koh spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, June 18. He discussed the UNC baseball team, which advanced to the College World Series final against Oklahoma. He discussed the atmosphere in Omaha, the Diamond Heels performance so far, how they match up against the Sooners, and more.
